63 99 401 Replacing bulb for left or right license plate light

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Lever out lens (1) on left or right from opening (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Lens

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Lever out bulb (3).

NOTE: Note type of bulb. Refer to LIGHTS - TECHNICAL DATA - 3-SERIES (E46) .